productWMS drives process change for B2C success
Global floorcare firm Vax has seen huge growth in its ‘direct to consumer’ eCommerce channel, because of very low overheads and bigger margins.
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newsMercedes-Benz grants UK parts distribution contract
XPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network.
productSuccession at Lorien
Lorien Engineering Solutions has promoted David Mallinson to UK managing director.
productHart completes more Nissan work
Hart Door Systems has completed a major contract for a range of doors and shutters at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
articleLockheed Martin invests in sideloaders from leading specialist
The global aerospace leader has taken seven modified 7 tonne GX models from Baumann with a number of advanced features.
productLogistics industry warns of cashflow crisis in Government letter
Industry bodies express concern that current bailout measures may not help logistics businesses crucial to the UK economy during the crisis.
productAutomation: a new decade and expectations
As the e-commerce industry has grown, so have customer expectations. Today customers are placing orders more frequently, in fewer quantities, later in the day and expecting delivery faster than ever before.
articleStreamlining storage space for sportscar manufacturer
To help clients optimise their storage space, Weland Solutions is open to adapt vertical storage lifts to meet specific needs.
productAutomated guided vehicles for heavy loads
Engineered products in the manufacturing sector are getting larger and heavier.
productHigh-end lifting unit for AGV
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products is now supplying Pfaff-silberblau HEK10.1 lifting units as standard equipment to KUKA for integration into the KMP 1500 Mobile Platform.
articleKeeping a safe distance in the warehouse
Logistics consultancy Davies & Robson has released a comprehensive guide to social distancing in the warehouse.
productPerformance-driven system
US-based Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion.
articleThyssenkrupp smart centre makes use of multiple storage systems
The manufacturer has used AR Racking to equip its new smart warehouse located in Madrid, Spain.
newsDrone deliveries to homes not likely despite new Government initiative
The Drone Delivery Group welcomed a drone testing initiative unveiled by the Department for Transport.
productStrapping for bulky timber products
The KOV-111-16 system of Mosca secures large-volume timber products for transport without significant downtime.
articleIntegrating automation
Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, explains how together plastic pallets and robotic automation can help improve efficiency, consistency and productivity in the manufacturing sector.
articlePort completes first phase of 5G ready private network
Nokia has announced that it has completed the first phase of Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.
articleA look under the bonnet
SICK technology has played a key part in helping tug manufacturer MasterMover to develop AGV models.
productUK warehouse robotics partnership targets SMEs
Chinese robotics manufacturer Hikrobot has announced a partnership with UK firm OW Robotics (OWR).
productConveyor Networks and Geek+ announce UK partnership
Automation specialists Conveyor Networks has become become an official UK and Ireland distributor for robotics and AI logistics solutions from Geek+.
